Claire Kennedy has returned to Lake Bluff, Georgia, as the small town's mayor. She's come home after spending some years as a journalist in Atlanta. Knowing she's gone about as far as she can go in the world of journalism, and reeling from a brutal attack that has left her unsure of herself and wary of men, Claire comes home to heal and create a new life for herself. Not much goes on in Lake Bluff, where her best friend Grace is sheriff, until the summer Malachi Cartwright comes to town.

Lake Bluff's Full Moon Festival is the main tourist event in the small town, and this year Claire's assistant has hired a traveling group of gypsies to entertain. The unusual group of people, led by the intriguing Malachi, appears to be a peaceful group with an unusual affinity to a variety of animals, and Claire is willing to allow them to stay in town, despite Grace's misgivings. All too soon, Claire and Grace have more important things to worry about. A tourist claims to have been attacked by a wolf, and shortly after the first attack, there are two more. Grace can't help but wonder if it's mere coincidence that wolves have shown up in the area at the same time as Malachi and his travelers. Claire and Malachi must work together to discover the true evil behind the attacks and stop them before more lives are lost.

HIDDEN MOON, the latest Nightcreature novel by Lori Handeland, is a paranormal thriller you can't put down. It leads readers through frightening adventures with a collection of bizarre and spooky suspects. Claire is equal parts vulnerable and brave, Grace has an intriguing take-no- prisoners attitude and Malachi is sensually mysterious. Fans of Ms. Handeland will enjoy her latest book; those new to her world will be looking for more!

Book Summary

Claire Kennedy left Lake Bluff, Georgia, for the bright lights of Atlanta and a promising career in journalism. Now, recovering from a cruel betrayal, she’s back in the one place she always felt safe, starting over as Lake Bluff’s new mayor. But then trouble comes to town in the form of Malachi Cartwright, a man whose past is as mysterious as his present—a man who awakens something dangerous in sensible, realistic Claire.

When a tourist claims to have been mauled by a vicious wolf, and when the attacks turn deadly, Malachi’s strange behavior rouses Claire’s suspicions. Could he have a secret agenda and a sinister reason for coming to Lake Bluff? Malachi is the only man who could tempt Claire to succumb to her desires—but he’s the last person she can trust. And as an eclipse approaches, the secrets of the hidden moon will come to light, and a deadly enemy will be revealed at last…